Cyber Bullying

Lori Elliott - Presenter (this topic is part of Digital Citizenship that warranted its own page!)
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What is Cyber Bullying?

• Spreading rumors and gossip
• Posting pictures of others without their consent
• Using another person's password to hack account (impersonating the user)
• Harassment or threatening words

What are the signs?

• Stops using computer or cell phone
• Appears nervous when reading email/texts/checking Facebook, etc.
• Uneasy about school friends
• Withdraw from family and friends

Steps to Dealing with Cyber Bullying

• Tell students not to respond to the person. Do not even defend yourself or say something mean back. SAVE the message!
• Block the person.
• Set up new account and delete the old
• Report the incident to Internet Provider, Authorities, or School Leaders

What do students need to know?

• Don't share passwords.
• Only post what you want to go on the front page of a newspaper.
• Taking without asking is STEALING!